AOHC Encore 2023-402 The Department of Veterans Affairs Post Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network

402 The Department of Veterans Affairs Post Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network

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Video Summary

The video is a presentation given by a team of doctors who are part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Post Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network (PDCEN). The doctors discuss their work in evaluating veterans' respiratory health after deployment, particularly in relation to airborne hazards and burn pit exposures. They mention that the network aims to provide standardized clinical evaluations to clarify diagnoses and understand the relationship between conditions and exposures. The team discusses various diagnostic tools and tests they use, including pulmonary function testing, bronchoprovocation testing, CT scans, and laryngoscopy. They present case examples to illustrate the complexities of diagnosing conditions such as asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis, and small airways disease. The doctors also emphasize the importance of addressing emotional health and psychological factors in the evaluation process. They discuss ongoing research efforts, including the establishment of a cohort of controls for comparison, and the publication of a consensus statement on constrictive bronchiolitis. The team also highlights their efforts in providing education and outreach to veterans and healthcare providers, and offers web resources for further information. Overall, the video highlights the work of the PDCEN in evaluating and addressing respiratory health concerns in veterans. Note: The video transcript provided is a fictional summary and does not represent an actual video or its content.

Keywords

respiratory health

airborne hazards

burn pit exposures

diagnostic tools

pulmonary function testing

asthma

chronic rhinosinusitis

small airways disease

emotional health

constrictive bronchiolitis